Mariners are learning the same Brennen Davis lesson Cubs and Yankees know too well

The Mariners have a history of talented players who were unable to fulfil their potential to varying degrees, due to ongoing injury issues. Some examples include Franklin Gutierrez, Dustin Ackley and Kyle Lewis. He might only be in his first season with the organization, but Brennen Davis arguably now needs to be included on the list.

As per Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, Davis has been placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined a few weeks. This is a big blow for the 26-year-old, who has enjoyed an impressive season in Tacoma highlighted by nine homers, an .887 OPS and 123 wRC+ in 47 games. Unfortunately for him, this turn of events is nothing new.

Davis dealt with a number of injuries during his time with the Cubs and Yankees, including a back issue which required surgery and a fractured left ankle. As a result of his various issues, he only averaged 57 minor league games over the past four seasons. And now his never-ending curse has followed him all the way to the Pacific Northwest.

Heck, it's not even as if this is the first time Davis has dealt with injury issues this year. He suffered hamstring tightness during spring training action, which caused him to begin the season on the 7-day minor league injured list. It truly is a shame and the story of the outfielder's career, that he just can't seem to stay healthy.

Brennen Davis desperately trying to avoid being yet another 'What if?' story

What makes the situation (even more) frustrating is that Davis entered the pro game surrounded by plenty of hopes and expectations after the Cubs selected him in the second round of the 2018 draft. He was named MVP of the 2021 All-Star Futures Game and at one point he was ranked as the 15th-best prospect in baseball. Since then, it's been one crushing setback after another.

In fairness, Davis clearly has tremendous mental fortitude to keep bouncing back from each injury and remain in pursuit of that elusive Major League debut. And from talking to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times last month it seemed he was in a good place mentally, as he said: "I feel like I’m in a good spot right now, and I’m happy (with) the way that I’m playing and being able to contribute and help this team."

Performances on the field in Tacoma certainly backed this up, and for a minute there the Chandler, Arizona native was genuinely looking like a candidate to be the right-handed bat the Mariners need. Now though ... not so much, with this season sadly beginning to look like any other Brennen Davis season.

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